Dates for 2010 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits announced

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  Applications are being sought for the 2010 Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits. There will be three different sessions teens can choose from.

The AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits are open to all 14-18-year-old dependent teens of current Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard members. Applicants will be required to complete the 2010 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit application for the session they wish to attend; to include essay questions, Code of Conduct and transportation form.

Applications and instructions as well as applications for adult volunteers can be found at the following Web site: http://www.georgia4h.org/AFRANGTeenSummit. The application deadline is April 16.

The three different sessions are; the Classic Summit, the Survival Summit and the Adventure Summit.

The Classic Summit will be held June 13-18 at the Wahsega 4-H Center, Dahlonega, Ga. Teens will focus on developing an awareness of programs and services available to AF Reserve and Air National Guard dependents. Activities include high/low ropes course, rock climbing, white water rafting, hiking, environmental education and leadership classes.

The Survival Summit will be held July 20-25 in Boulder, Colo. Teens attending must have attended a previous AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit to apply for this Camp. Attendance is limited to 36 teens. The Summit begins at base camp where teens will have a day to prepare for the expert-led three day, two night survival experience.

The Adventure Summit will be held Aug. 10-15 at the Cheley Camps, in Estes Park , Colo. Teens will have the opportunity to choose from daily activities such as Rocky Mountain hiking, horseback riding (western), colts (where campers learn what is involved in training horses) backpacking, mountain biking, technical climbing, archery and low ropes challenge course.

More information is available by calling Ms. Stacey Young at 478.327.0971 or DSN 497-0971, or Ms. Brandi Mullins at 478.327.2090 or DSN 497-2090. Their e-mail addresses are  Stacey.young@us.af.mil, and brandi.mullins.ctr@us.af.mil.